Observed transit of Mercury from Mervyn's place, St Clair.
Used hydrogen alpha scope, C8, and 20x80 binoculars.
Took photos with Canon EOS350D, and 75-300 mm lens at 300mm.
Also afocal photos using 35-80 lens and C8 with 18mm (?) eyepiece.
Photo: Obs20061109
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